11/30/2012

Pipe Repaired, Water Coming Back

Photo courtesy James Marshall, superintendent, Plainville's Water and Sewer Department.

The repair to the broken water pipe that burst this morning near West Bacon St. was completed this evening. Now that the repair is completed, the Water and Sewer Department is turning the water back on. "Due to the large area affected, it could be several more hours before service is fully restored and returned to normal," said James Marshall, superintendent, Plainville's Water and Sewer Department.

The broken pipe was an old 10” main that was most likely installed during the 1930’s.

Marshall was very pleased with the response by everyone involved in the incident. "I have to tell you that I am very proud of the way the incident was handled by all persons involved," he said. "We are operating short staffed, and at this time of the year, working in cold weather is never an easy task. To have the situation nearly complete and water being turned on again in just under 6 hours is a big deal."

Marshall added, "It may take a few more hours for the water to clear. We will be doing what we can to clear it as quickly as possible."